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WV03 YKH

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YKH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 148,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 136,485 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,823 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 125,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle appears to have had a diesel leak but source of leak not found

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,799 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 105,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 83,214 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 83,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 71,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,815 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 70,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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WV03 YKH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV03 YKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV03 YKH registered?

WV03 YKH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is WV03 YKH safe to buy?

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